Located between the Piazza Venezia and Largo di Torre Argentina, the Scholars Lounge Rome opened in 2005. The motto of the Irish Pub is "to provide a comfortable retreat for weary traveler with something to please every man's fancy." The causal pub has live music and a variety of beverages. From Italian wine to more than 100 cocktails and 11 beers on tap, there is a wealth of choices. Tuesday night at Scholars Lounge is karaoke night. The pub has a happy hour on weeknights, and food is served daily.
Scholars Lounge Rome
Via del Plebiscito 101b
Rome, Italy
(+39) 06-69202208
scholarsloungerome.com
Fiddler's Elbow has three locations in Italy--in Venice, Florence and Rome. Fiddler's Elbow Rome opened in 1979 and claims to be the "first Irish-owned and -run pub in Italy." Located in the Via dell Olmata, considered to be the older area of Rome, the pub is near the Colosseum. The upbeat pub is popular among locals and tourists. Beer, especially Guinness, is the choice of drink in Fiddler's Elbow, but a variety of cocktails and wine is available. Fiddler's Elbow has satellite TV for weekly sports events. The pub also has a pool table and darts for competition and entertainment.
Via dell Olmata 43
00184 Rome, Italy
(+39) 06-4872110
thefiddlerselbow.com
Enoteca Belledonne is a wine bar in the Chiaia area of Naples. Considered a more traditional bar, it is frequented by younger and older crowds alike. The bar offers an extensive list of cocktails and wines. Many of the wines are local, but there is a selection of European wines as well. The bar generally is busy from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., so finding a seat can be difficult, but standing at the bar generally is available.
Enoteca Belledonne
Vico Belledonne a Chiala
18 Napoli, Italy
(+39) 081-403162
enotecabelledonne.com
